Dry Potato Stir-fry (Sukhi Batata Bhaji)

Sukhi Batata Bhaji

Dry-style potato sabzi tempered with urad dal, cumin, curry leaves, and green chillies, finished with lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg potatoes
• curry leaves
• urad dal
• cumin seeds (jeera)
• salt
• lemon (use juice)
• sugar
• turmeric (haldi)
• 2-3 green chillies
• oil (for tempering/cooking)
• water (a little; placed on lid as described)

Instructions

1. Heat oil; add urad dal and let it fry briefly.
2. Add cumin seeds, then add curry leaves and green chillies (as described).
3. Add potatoes, turmeric, sugar, and salt; cook.
4. Cover with a lid; place water on the lid and cook on slow gas (low heat) until potatoes are done.
5. Finish by adding lemon juice.